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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
The federal government routinely awards contracts to companies with
histories of misconduct, including
…
contract fraud and other
violations. POGO believes that providing this website will help to
improve contracting decisions and increase public knowledge of how
the government spends billions of taxpayer dollars each year.
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Faulty Ignition Switches – Vehicle Owners Multidistrict Litigation
General Motors reached a $120 million settlement, plus up to $34.5 million in attorneys’ fees, with GM vehicle owners who claimed their cars lost value due to recalls related to defective ignition switches. The lawsuit claimed that many GM cars were equipped with ignition switches that caused keys to slip out of position and disable brakes and air bags.
- Misconduct Type
- Consumer Affairs
- Enforcement Agency
- Non-Governmental
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Settlement
- Date of Settlement Announcement
- 3/27/2020